I have this in my tank! And my betta loves it, I don't see a wire so I hope they're safe now

I just bought a couple more of these, and completely destroyed one trying to get the wire out.... And there was no wire. So that's good if theyve changed the design. The wire free ones are a bit more floppy but still stiff enough to support a weary betta.

All this thread confirms to me is Im not buying any decorations that are sold by these large companies. I think a lot of you having bad troubles with these things should maybe think of a different route like going DIY or getting creative in using non aquarium items that are for sure safe material and not painted (IE - a wood carving you can water log, a stone carving, etc).

I am definitely not trusting them nor thinking having a cute decor is worth a mishap. Too worrisome for me.

Skyewillow To be honest I'm not sure. I should have been paying more attention. I seen it and thought it was cute. Next time I'm just going to go with a plant or something not painted. I got a little sign there to that said "No Fishing" And after it got done soaking, some of the paint rubbed off... So if you buy from Walmart, be careful!

How long does a decoration need to soak in hot water? I have a couple of painted decorations in my tank, I did not soak them because I hadn't seen this thread yet and didn't know of the danger. So far they look fine inside the tank

All this thread confirms to me is Im not buying any decorations that are sold by these large companies. I think a lot of you having bad troubles with these things should maybe think of a different route like going DIY or getting creative in using non aquarium items that are for sure safe material and not painted (IE - a wood carving you can water log, a stone carving, etc).

I am definitely not trusting them nor thinking having a cute decor is worth a mishap. Too worrisome for me.

You have to be careful with wood and stone too, things like pine will poison your tank, and some stones will change your water parameters. So it's not always as easy as going with all natural decor. Usually it is the safer bet though.

I just came back into my room from eating dinner and cleaning up. I went to check on Moony. I found him trapped vertically in between the thermometer and the tank wall. I have given a link to the exact one I had in the tank.

I'm sure he might of gotten himself out since he got in but I'm not taking that chance.